first, my energy independence policy means more than three million new jobs. many of them in manufacturing. my tax reform plan to lower rates for the middle class and for small business creates seven million more. and expanding trade, cracking down on china, and improving job training takes us to over 12 million new jobs. i'm mitt romney, and i approve this message. >>> welcome back, everybody, at 4:30. i'm jim handly. >> i'm pat lawson muse. ads by the pro-israeli american freedom defense initiative refers to savage attacks by jihadists. a judge ruled they have to be posted by 5:00. >>> mitt romney's campaigning in virginia again today, during a major foreign policy address for military institute. he said the middle east has become more dangerous since president obama took office. the president's re-election team lodged a response. but the president ignored the speech during a visit to california. >>> the death toll continues to climb from a meningitis outbreak. the cdc said there are 105 confirmed cases of meningitis. eight people are dead, two of those happ